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The Gauntlet is Thrown
Life is a Strange Thing Indeed
Disclaimer: I don’t own any Harry Potter characters. Sure wish I did though. This story is for fun only.
Summary: It’s been 6 years since Hermione Granger has seen her friends from Hogwarts or even set foot in England. Suddenly she finds herself being called back home by the one person who she tried so hard in vain to run away from and forget. Will her past feelings interfere with her sense of duty? Read and find out.
Chapter 9- The Gauntlet is Thrown
The next morning Sam woke early and headed to the Great Hall. He sat down just as Severus entered. The two wizards ate in silence as the students and professors entered and began eating. Just as Severus was getting ready to leave Sam stopped him.
“May I have a word with you Professor Snape?” Sam asked.
“Fine. Let’s go to my office, as I do have a class this morning.” Severus answered.
Sam and Severus left the hall. They walked in silence toward the dungeons. Severus entered and walked toward his desk, while Sam leaned against a desk in the front row.
“What did you want to discuss Mr. Peterson?” Severus asked as he went through the papers on his desk.
“I know you’re still in love with her.” Sam said.
“So what if I am. What are you going to do about it?” Severus challenged as he looked at the younger wizard.
“I love her too. I’ve asked her to move with me to New York once I finish school. She hasn’t said yes, but she is thinking about it. If she says yes I will ask her to be my wife.” Sam replied as he stood up straight.
“I’m not going to make the same mistake I did 6 years ago. I plan on fighting for her. I love her more than anything else in this miserable world. You can expect a fight on your hands for Hermione. I’m not giving up.” Severus hissed as he walked up to Sam.
“I’m not either Snape. Just know that I was there to help her when she came to San Francisco. I was there to help mend her heart. The one you broke.” Sam said coldly.
“I think this conversation is over. Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.” Severus sneered.
“Just remember, I’m not leaving without Hermione. You can count on that.” Sam said before he left slamming the door behind him.
Severus was seething. As his class of 7th years entered he immediately began to yell.
“Get in here you dunderheads, take your seats and shut up!” he yelled.
The class rushed in, took their seats and fell silent.
Meanwhile Sam was looking for Hermione. He was heading for the library when he bumped into Albus.
“Good morning Samuel.” Albus greeted.
“Morning sir. Have you seen Hermione?” Sam asked.
“I believe she is at the lake. She seemed to have a lot on her mind this morning.” Albus answered.
“Thanks.” Sam said as he turned and headed outside.
Albus continued his walk with a small smile.
Hermione sat on a log and stared out over the lake. Her head was swimming.
‘I’m so bloody confused. First there’s Severus. I still love him and always will. But he’s a bit dark, evil and down right mean at times. Yet there’s a soft, sweet, and gentle side to him as well. Then there’s Sam. Sam is sweet, loving, patient, and funny. He really cares about me and I know he loves me. So what do I do? I’m in love with two men at the same time. How am I ever going to get myself out of this web?’ she thought to herself.
She sighed heavily. She was deep in thought that she didn’t hear Sam walk up to her. He stood behind her and smiled.
“Something wrong love?” He asked.
Before he could blink Hermione grabbed his arm and flipped him on his back with a dagger at his throat.
“Sam! Oh my god! I’m so sorry. You startled me, I thought you were Draco or one of his creatons.” Hermione exclaimed as she helped him to his feet.
“Remind me never to sneak up on you again. Where did you learn that?” Sam asked as he rubbed the back of his head.
“Severus taught me the summer before my 7th year. That’s when we began working together for the Order. He also gave me this dagger.” Hermione answered.
“Oh. He’s a good teacher then. So, have you started the potion?” Sam replied.
“No. On Friday I’m going to Diagon Alley to get everything I need. I’m going to brew the potion the day we are going to the meeting.” she answered.
“You aren’t going to Diagon Alley alone are you?” he asked worriedly.
“No. Albus has insisted that Severus accompany me.” she answered.
“Why him?” he asked, hiding his jealousy well.
“Because he knows Draco Malfoy well. That and he is better suited to face Draco should he show up.” Hermione answered.
“Are you coming back that day?” Sam questioned.
“No. We’re leaving after his last class and staying at the Leaky Cauldron for the night. We’ll be back Saturday morning in time for breakfast.” Hermione replied.
“I don’t trust him Hermione.” Sam said.
“What? Why?” Hermione asked in surprise.
“There’s just something dark and sinister about him. Plus, I’m afraid he could hurt you.” Sam answered.
“Trust me. Severus would never hurt me. Okay, well, not physically anyway. Plus, I can take care of Severus. You have nothing to worry about. I promise.” Hermione said with a smile.
Sam let the topic rest. They spent most of the morning at the lake. At lunch Sam noticed Severus wasn’t there. He didn’t like the idea of Hermione going to Diagon Alley and staying the night alone with Severus Snape.
Hermione told Sam she was returning to her rooms to take a nap and do a bit more reading and that she would see him at dinner. Severus meanwhile was in a quite better mood after Albus told him, he was to accompany Hermione to London that Friday and even more so, when he found they would be staying the night.
‘Finally. Some time alone with Hermione. Now, I will have the chance to get her back. This Samuel Peterson won’t leave with Hermione. Not if I have anything to do or say about it.’ Severus thought evilly as he walked amongst his afternoon potions class.
“Hey Mione, while you’re in London on Friday, could you pick up something for me?” Harry asked as he poured him some wine at dinner.
“Sure, what do you need?” Hermione said.
“Well, I ordered some books and they’re in. I’ve already sent word to them that you would pick them up. If you don’t mind.” Harry replied.
“Not a problem. What about you Remus, do you need anything?” Hermione asked.
“If you wouldn’t mind and bring me back some sweets from Honeydukes I would really appreciate that.” Remus answered.
“Alright. What about you Sam?” she asked with a giggle.
“I could use the latest edition of the Alchemist magazine.” he answered.
“You got it.” she said.
Severus could see the younger wizard was uncomfortable with Hermione and him going to London.
‘Good. Let the little twit squirm.’ Severus thought with a grin.
That night as Hermione tried to sleep, she kept thinking about Friday.
‘How in the hell am I going to get through Friday. I’ll be in Diagon Alley, alone, with Severus. Not to mention we will be spending the night there. I think my personal life has just entered the Twilight Zone.’ she thought.
Hermione sighed heavily, rolled on her side, extinguished her lights and finally fell asleep.
T.B.C
Disclaimer: I don’t own any Harry Potter characters. Sure wish I did though. This story is for fun only.
Summary: It’s been 6 years since Hermione Granger has seen her friends from Hogwarts or even set foot in England. Suddenly she finds herself being called back home by the one person who she tried so hard in vain to run away from and forget. Will her past feelings interfere with her sense of duty? Read and find out.
Chapter 9- The Gauntlet is Thrown
The next morning Sam woke early and headed to the Great Hall. He sat down just as Severus entered. The two wizards ate in silence as the students and professors entered and began eating. Just as Severus was getting ready to leave Sam stopped him.
“May I have a word with you Professor Snape?” Sam asked.
“Fine. Let’s go to my office, as I do have a class this morning.” Severus answered.
Sam and Severus left the hall. They walked in silence toward the dungeons. Severus entered and walked toward his desk, while Sam leaned against a desk in the front row.
“What did you want to discuss Mr. Peterson?” Severus asked as he went through the papers on his desk.
“I know you’re still in love with her.” Sam said.
“So what if I am. What are you going to do about it?” Severus challenged as he looked at the younger wizard.
“I love her too. I’ve asked her to move with me to New York once I finish school. She hasn’t said yes, but she is thinking about it. If she says yes I will ask her to be my wife.” Sam replied as he stood up straight.
“I’m not going to make the same mistake I did 6 years ago. I plan on fighting for her. I love her more than anything else in this miserable world. You can expect a fight on your hands for Hermione. I’m not giving up.” Severus hissed as he walked up to Sam.
“I’m not either Snape. Just know that I was there to help her when she came to San Francisco. I was there to help mend her heart. The one you broke.” Sam said coldly.
“I think this conversation is over. Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.” Severus sneered.
“Just remember, I’m not leaving without Hermione. You can count on that.” Sam said before he left slamming the door behind him.
Severus was seething. As his class of 7th years entered he immediately began to yell.
“Get in here you dunderheads, take your seats and shut up!” he yelled.
The class rushed in, took their seats and fell silent.
Meanwhile Sam was looking for Hermione. He was heading for the library when he bumped into Albus.
“Good morning Samuel.” Albus greeted.
“Morning sir. Have you seen Hermione?” Sam asked.
“I believe she is at the lake. She seemed to have a lot on her mind this morning.” Albus answered.
“Thanks.” Sam said as he turned and headed outside.
Albus continued his walk with a small smile.
Hermione sat on a log and stared out over the lake. Her head was swimming.
‘I’m so bloody confused. First there’s Severus. I still love him and always will. But he’s a bit dark, evil and down right mean at times. Yet there’s a soft, sweet, and gentle side to him as well. Then there’s Sam. Sam is sweet, loving, patient, and funny. He really cares about me and I know he loves me. So what do I do? I’m in love with two men at the same time. How am I ever going to get myself out of this web?’ she thought to herself.
She sighed heavily. She was deep in thought that she didn’t hear Sam walk up to her. He stood behind her and smiled.
“Something wrong love?” He asked.
Before he could blink Hermione grabbed his arm and flipped him on his back with a dagger at his throat.
“Sam! Oh my god! I’m so sorry. You startled me, I thought you were Draco or one of his creatons.” Hermione exclaimed as she helped him to his feet.
“Remind me never to sneak up on you again. Where did you learn that?” Sam asked as he rubbed the back of his head.
“Severus taught me the summer before my 7th year. That’s when we began working together for the Order. He also gave me this dagger.” Hermione answered.
“Oh. He’s a good teacher then. So, have you started the potion?” Sam replied.
“No. On Friday I’m going to Diagon Alley to get everything I need. I’m going to brew the potion the day we are going to the meeting.” she answered.
“You aren’t going to Diagon Alley alone are you?” he asked worriedly.
“No. Albus has insisted that Severus accompany me.” she answered.
“Why him?” he asked, hiding his jealousy well.
“Because he knows Draco Malfoy well. That and he is better suited to face Draco should he show up.” Hermione answered.
“Are you coming back that day?” Sam questioned.
“No. We’re leaving after his last class and staying at the Leaky Cauldron for the night. We’ll be back Saturday morning in time for breakfast.” Hermione replied.
“I don’t trust him Hermione.” Sam said.
“What? Why?” Hermione asked in surprise.
“There’s just something dark and sinister about him. Plus, I’m afraid he could hurt you.” Sam answered.
“Trust me. Severus would never hurt me. Okay, well, not physically anyway. Plus, I can take care of Severus. You have nothing to worry about. I promise.” Hermione said with a smile.
Sam let the topic rest. They spent most of the morning at the lake. At lunch Sam noticed Severus wasn’t there. He didn’t like the idea of Hermione going to Diagon Alley and staying the night alone with Severus Snape.
Hermione told Sam she was returning to her rooms to take a nap and do a bit more reading and that she would see him at dinner. Severus meanwhile was in a quite better mood after Albus told him, he was to accompany Hermione to London that Friday and even more so, when he found they would be staying the night.
‘Finally. Some time alone with Hermione. Now, I will have the chance to get her back. This Samuel Peterson won’t leave with Hermione. Not if I have anything to do or say about it.’ Severus thought evilly as he walked amongst his afternoon potions class.
“Hey Mione, while you’re in London on Friday, could you pick up something for me?” Harry asked as he poured him some wine at dinner.
“Sure, what do you need?” Hermione said.
“Well, I ordered some books and they’re in. I’ve already sent word to them that you would pick them up. If you don’t mind.” Harry replied.
“Not a problem. What about you Remus, do you need anything?” Hermione asked.
“If you wouldn’t mind and bring me back some sweets from Honeydukes I would really appreciate that.” Remus answered.
“Alright. What about you Sam?” she asked with a giggle.
“I could use the latest edition of the Alchemist magazine.” he answered.
“You got it.” she said.
Severus could see the younger wizard was uncomfortable with Hermione and him going to London.
‘Good. Let the little twit squirm.’ Severus thought with a grin.
That night as Hermione tried to sleep, she kept thinking about Friday.
‘How in the hell am I going to get through Friday. I’ll be in Diagon Alley, alone, with Severus. Not to mention we will be spending the night there. I think my personal life has just entered the Twilight Zone.’ she thought.
Hermione sighed heavily, rolled on her side, extinguished her lights and finally fell asleep.
T.B.C